How to Beat Post-Holiday Sadness and Monday Blues with Basic Self-Care

05/02/2024 18 min Episodio 6
How to Beat Post-Holiday Sadness and Monday Blues with Basic Self-Care

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Send us your questions.Welcome to the Aligned and Thriving Podcast episode "How to beat post holiday sadness and Monday blues with basic self-care." In this episode, host Judith Bowtell, a former burnt-out executive turned creative career and leadership development coach, shares her personal struggles and strategies for overcoming the challenges of returning to work after the holidays. The episode delves into the importance of staying connected to personal values, the impact of post-holiday blues, and practical self-care strategies to support mental well-being.Podcast Episode SummaryJudith Bowtell discusses the challenges of returning to work after the holidays, including financial, health, and family worries, and the impact of societal expectations on well-being.She shares her personal strategies for supporting mental health, including going outside daily, staying hydrated, eating regularly, and limiting social media scrolling.Judith Bowtell emphasises the importance of aligning change efforts with intrinsic values, practicing self-compassion, and using trial-and-error approaches to develop sustainable habits.Article References:The Benefits Of Vacation Diminish After Just A Few Days Back At Work, Survey Says8 Days Is The Perfect Vacation Length, Study SaysThe Psychology of Your Scrolling AddictionConnect with Judith Bowtell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judith.bowtellTo learn more about how we can work together: https://www.albanylane.com.au/Come say hi on: https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyLane/Let’s be Instagram friends: https://www.instagram.com/judithbowtell/Let’s stay connected on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-bowtell-4977a04/Don't forget to rate, review, or drop your questions on: Apple podcast Spotify

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